GOLF (GIRLS)-VALLEY FOOTHILL LEAGUE

1. The Valley Foothill League consists of fifteen (15) schools: two (2) divisions.
    North Division-Seven (7) Teams        South Division-Eight (8) Teams
    Bret Harte                                        Millenium
    Calaveras                                          Gustine
    Escalon                                             Hilmar
    Linden                                               Hughson
    Ripon                                                Orestimba
    Riverbank                                          Modesto Christian
    Ripon Christian                                 
                                                            
2. League Championship Tournament:
    The league will sponsor a League Tournament upon completion of the season.  The Host school will be determined on a year-by-year rotation, with each school takeing turns.  The tournament site meay be held at the home course of a participating school, but attempts should be made to have the tournament at a neurtal site.

3. Tournament Rotation:                                  
                 North Rotation     South Rotation
2007        Escalon                Hughson
2008        Linden                  Modesto Christian
2009        Ripon                   Hilmar
2010        Ripon Christian    Orestimba
2011        Riverbank            Gustine
2012        Bret Harte            Millenium
2013        Calaveras            
2014        Escalon               
2015        Linden                


4. League Champions:  League (Division) Champions will be determined by a point system based on wins during regular league matches (2 pts.) and the League Tournament.  League Tournament: two points (2 pts.) will be awarded for each team you defeat, ties split the points.

5. Matches Ending In Ties:  In case of ties, score cards will be matched for the tip four on the #1 handicap hole and continue to the #3 handicap hole until a winner is determined.

6. Division V Tournament Qualifiers:
Both the North and South Divisions will send four (4) teams accumulating the highest point totals from league matches and the League Tournament to the Division V Tournament.  In Addition, six individuals who score the lowest at the League Tournament, who are not on the four teams moving on to the Division V Tournament, will also qualify.

7. All League and MVP Selection:  All League Honors will be based on individual points awarded for matches between league opponents and the League Tournament.  Points will be based on the score of the individual and the rating of the course.  Individuals will receive one (1) point for every stroke above par.  A player shooting even par will receive "0" points.  Players shooting under par will receive a negative one (1) point for each stroke under.  Each course will have a league approved rating based on its index, course rating, slope, and the coaches expertise.  In the event a course is rated + or -, these points would be subtracted or added to the points scored by the individual.  Players must compete in at least 70% of the matches to qualify for MVP and/or All League.  Note:  A 15 team league will have a total of 14 matches plus 2 matches for the League Tournament; for a total of 16 contacts.  A 70% participation will require a minumum of 11 matches.  The League Tournament will count as two matches.  Year-end results are determined by adding all of the all league points and dividing the total by the number of matches that the player competed in during the season.

Course
 Par
 Rating
 Slope
 VFL
Rating
Diablo Grande Legends West
 36/36
 72.3
 131
 -1
Diablo Grande Ranch Course
 36/36
 71.4
 123
 -3
Dryden Golf Course
 37/37
 73.4
 121
 0
Escalon Golf Course
 31/31
 56.1
 77
 +3
Greenhorn Creek Golf Course
 36/36
 71.3
 126
 -4
Jack Tone Golf Course
 31/31
 57.4
 85
 +3
Lockeford Springs Golf Course
 36/36
 74.0
 123
 -2
Modesto Muni
 36/36
 72.0
 112
 -1
Rancho Del Rey Golf Course
 38/37
 73.6
 125
 0
River Oaks Golf Course (Top/Bottom)
 27/31
 54.3
 75
 +4/+1
Spring Creek Golf Course
 36/36
 73.1
 126
 0
Stevinson Ranch Golf Course
 36/36
 71.9
 124
 -4






Example;  Player A shoots a 45 @ Dryden           =___8___pts +/-course rating 0=8
                Player B shoots a 43 @ Muni               =___7___pts +/-course rating -1=6
                Player C shoots a 35 @ Jack Tone     =___4___pts +/-course rating +3=7
                Player D shoots a 40 @ Lockford       =___4___pts +/-course rating –2=2

In summary, the individual with the lowest point average will earn MVP.  In Addition, the Lague will recognize nine (9) additional players as All League.  Coach of the Year will be voted on by the coaches.

8. Matches:  Matches will begin at 3:30 p.m.  Rainouts will be declared by the home team.  A match will be considered completed if five (5) holes have been played by each team.  Use of summer or winter rules and appropriate tees for the ladies will be decided by the host team.

9. Rules of Play:  All League play will be governed by U.S.G.A., N.C.G.A., and C.I.F.

10. Maximum Strokes:  The league will use a 10 stroke maximum for each hole played in a match.

11. Coaching:  Coaches may not give advice to players during a match.  A certified coach must accompany the players on/at the course during the match.

12.  Pull Carts:  The VFL permits the use of pull carts for all players.

13.  Grievances/Protests/Disqualifications:  All problems should be handled by the coaches of the teams involved.  If a decision is not agreed upon, the local golf professional will settle the dispute.  If there is not a golf professional available the coaches must both agree to email or call the league golf commissioner giving the specifics of the incident.  The league golf commissioner will be in contact with two (2) representatives from the other division to decide what action to take.

14.  Advice:  Teammates may give advice to each other in the same foursome but must refrain from giving advice to another teammate in a separate foursome.

15. Misconduct Rules:  Immediate disqualification and forfeit of play in the next match
    a. Cheating
    b. Throwing clubs and golf balls
    c. Obscene or vulgar language
    d. Smoking or chewing tobacco at site or match
    e. Defacing or destroying club property
    f. Cell phones not turned off during match play

16.  Etiquette Guidelines
    a. Paper, bottles, etc. are to be discarded in trash containers
    b. Divots are to be replaced, ball marks repaired on the greens and all bunkers need to be raked
    c. Players may help each other find golf balls
    d. Players should avoid walking in front of players when they are taking a shot
    e. Scores are to be recorded at the end of each hole
    f.  Players are expected to remain at the clubhouse area after all matches.

17.  Code of Conduct for Spectators and Parents
    a. Stay off all fairways and greens during play
    b. Remain 25 yards away from all players
    c. Do not carry golfers bags or clubs during competition
    d. No electronic devices allowed on course during play, including cell phones
    e. May help spot or find balls
    f. Do not talk to any golfers during competition
    g. Must be reserved when acknowledging a good shot

18. Awards:  Awards will be purchased by the school earning them.
    a. League Championship Banner
    b. Individual Low Gross League Tournament Champion Medal
    c. MVP and nine (9) All league certificates
   
19.  All schools in the VFL are expected to participate in a scheduled match and League Tournament wihether they have a full team or not.  For example, if a school has only three players, they are expected to compete against the school with a full team of six players.  This contest would be considered a forfeit; however, all players would earn All League points

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